Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021
This bill establishes requirements related to diplomatic engagement with foreign countries on matters of U.S. cyberspace policy.
Specifically, the bill establishes the Bureau of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State to advise the State Department on cyberspace issues and lead diplomatic efforts on issues related to international cybersecurity, internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats.
The bureau must undertake specified duties and responsibilities to implement the stated U.S. policy of working internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model that (1) promotes human rights, democracy, and rule of law; and (2) respects privacy and guards against deception, fraud, and theft.
The President must devise a strategy for U.S. engagement with foreign governments on international norms related to responsible state behavior in cyberspace. Further, the President is encouraged to enter into executive arrangements with foreign governments that support U.S. cyberspace policy.
In addition, annual country reports on human rights practices must include assessments of freedom of expression in each country with respect to electronic information, and the Government Accountability Office must report on U.S. diplomatic processes and other efforts with foreign countries to advance U.S. interests in cyberspace.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-22 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate |
| 2021-04-20 | Floor | Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984-1988) | House floor actions |
| 2021-04-20 | Floor | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 1251 are considered vacated. | House floor actions |
| 2021-04-19 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2021-04-19 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251. | House floor actions |
| 2021-04-19 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933) | House floor actions |
| 2021-04-19 | Floor | Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2021-02-25 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2021-02-25 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2021-02-23 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2021-02-23 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |